Animal Habitats

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Where does the energy in most ecosystems originate?

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Sunlight (the sun)

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The place where an animal lives is called _________.

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a habitat

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Terrestrial environments are on ______.

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land, dirt, earth

Front

The desert, forest, grasslands, tundra, mountains, and rainforest are all examples of ________ environments.

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terrestrial

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TRUE or FALSE: Plants and animals found in one habitat often cannot survive in another.

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TRUE

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives and grows.

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What are the two main types of environments?

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Terrestrial and aquatic.

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What is an aquatic environment?

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An aquatic environment is a water-based habitat, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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Name one characteristic of a desert habitat.

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Deserts are characterized by very low rainfall and extreme temperatures.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in a habitat.